Eating a plant-based diet, such as the Mediterranean diet, has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, certain cancers. In people over the age of 50, eating more plant protein can decrease the risk of frailty while improving mental and physical function.

According to Harvard Health, a plant-based diet doesn’t have to exclude meat, fish, or poultry but focuses on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables, but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans.

Experts say we should aim for 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight. Multiply your weight in pounds by 0.36 to find the amount of daily protein your body requires. If you weigh 150 pounds, you need 54 grams of protein daily, says Everyday Health.

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